Quality and Patient Safety
Our Approach to Quality and Safety
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Probiotics, digestion, and the microbiome: UAB experts weigh in on gut health
You’re not the only one digesting your lunch—so are your microbes. Every time you eat, an entire ecosystem inside your gut gets to work, breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and boosting your immune system.
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The truth about food dyes
As artificial food dyes gain increased attention, experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are bringing clarity to the debate surrounding these vibrant additives.
Awards & Recognition
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At UAB Medicine, we know that choosing where to get health care is a big decision. People have different reasons for trusting certain places with their health. It’s important to make this choice based on good information. Hospitals and clinics that give the best care work hard to make sure patients get the right treatment, at the right time, in the right way. This helps everyone get better results.
UAB Medicine has a mission, vision, values, and goals that help our staff provide top-quality care. We want to go beyond what you and your family expect from us.
Tips for Choosing Your Health Care Provider
Choosing a doctor can seem tricky, but it doesn’t have to be that hard!
Measures of Safe Care
Doctors and hospitals work to keep you safe. They try to prevent any harm that could happen to patients while they are getting care.
Measures of Timely and Effective Care
It’s important to get the right care when you need it. Your health care team should help you quickly, so you receive timely care.
Measures of Patient-Centeredness
Good health care is about taking care of you as a special person. This means that the doctor listens to what you need and respects what you want.